Snowsport coaching pathways: race, park and moguls
Snowsport England's coaching pathways in alpine racing, park and pipe, and moguls, for coaches working from club level to elite development.
In this guide
- What it is: Snowsport England's coaching qualifications for competitive and freestyle snowsports.
- What you need first: Snowsport England publishes the entry requirements on each course listing.
- What's next: Competitions.
Some riders want gates. Some want rails and kickers. These pathways train the coaches who get them there.
The pathways
- Alpine race coaching (Levels 1 to 3): coaching competitive alpine racers, from club level to elite development.
- Park and pipe coaching (Levels 1 to 3): for freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
- Moguls coaching (Levels 1 and 2).
- Nordic: Roller Ski Instructor and Coach (Levels 1 to 3) and Cross-Country Coach (Levels 2 to 4).
Your licence
To coach under Snowsport England, you need Snowsport England membership (Red Coach & Instruct, Red Compete or Black), a Snowsport England qualification or approved equivalency, valid first aid, safeguarding training, a DBS check and CPD. You revalidate every year between 1 September and 31 October.
Source: Coaching and instructing journey, Licensing and Coaching FAQs, Snowsport England, checked October 2026.
Governing body: Snowsport England in England, Snowsport Scotland in Scotland and Snowsport Cymru Wales in Wales. They set the standards for skiing and snowboarding, so they're the official places to find out more. Instructor qualifications also come from BASI.
Typical prices, checked October 2026. The club or coach sets and bills the price.
The club map lists some of the UK clubs for this sport. It is a starting point, so check with the club before you travel. To have a coach found for you, use the enquiry form.
